Stiff Yellow Flax
Linum medium
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
6"–24" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AL, AR, CT, DE and 28 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
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Stiff yellow flax is a compact perennial that produces bright yellow flowers from June through August. This drought-tolerant native grows in neat clumps and requires minimal care once established in sunny locations.
In an HOA neighborhood
Stiff Yellow Flax is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The cheerful yellow blooms attract native bees and beetles during the summer months. Its compact size makes it a good choice for pollinator gardens in smaller spaces.
Common questions
- How much sun does Stiff Yellow Flax need?
- Stiff Yellow Flax grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Stiff Yellow Flax bloom?
- Stiff Yellow Flax blooms in June, July, and August.
- Where is Stiff Yellow Flax native?
- Stiff Yellow Flax (Linum medium) is native to AL, AR, CT, DE and 28 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Stiff Yellow Flax attract?
- Stiff Yellow Flax draws bees and beetles.
- Is Stiff Yellow Flax HOA-friendly?
- Stiff Yellow Flax is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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